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Employee Benefits: A Key Part of Job Compensation

Money Talk

total benefits package) ¨ enhance workers’ financial security and health (e.g., health insurance) ¨ improve employee morale (e.g., paid vacation) ¨ increase productivity (e.g., educational benefits and training) ¨ improve an employer’s reputation as a good place to work for and do business with (e.g.,

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Exploring Medical Leave Laws in America: What You Need to Know

HR Digest

In the United States, taking a leave of absence can be complicated, especially when it comes to medical emergencies or other personal reasons. Unlike in some other countries where paid leave is the norm, U.S. However, there are some laws that protect certain types of leave.

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Fringe Benefits: What Are They and How Are They Helpful

HR Digest

As an employer one needs to understand what fringe benefits are. Advantage of using fringe benefit is to help the employers to recruit, motivate, and keep high-quality people. Anything less than 50 full time employees , does not warrant mandatory provision of health insurance under the ACA.

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Importance of Employee Benefits in the Workplace

HR Digest

There are many benefits of employment that a company can offer to the employees, and the more benefits there are, the better satisfaction there is for workers. These benefits are regulated by the state laws and these usually include: Unemployment Insurance . Family and Medical Leave . Disability Insurance .

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What Are Employee Benefits?

Abel HR

The benefits vary, but employees agree they want better health insurance, work flexibility, and more leaves at work. Federal laws stipulate that employers should follow workers’ compensation laws. Plus, employers should pay taxes which will help pay Medicare and Social Security. Leave Benefits.

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The importance of disability insurance

Higginbotham

If you had a one-in-four chance of losing your house to a flood , you’d probably want to protect it with flood insurance. If you had a one-in-four chance of needing expensive surgery, you’d want good health insurance. The FMLA doesn’t guarantee paid leave. Should you buy disability income insurance?

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What employees expect from benefits packages

Business Management Daily

Presenting a good employee benefits package often gives one employer an edge over another, especially in cases where basic salaries are relatively equal. Someone definitely could view an employee benefits package that lacks health insurance or paid sick days as a reason to not accept an offer of employment.